England's rising star still “looking for ways to improve” after remarkable Nottingham outing

The 20-year-old led England's charge in the second innings, his 5/41 helped contain West Indies for 143 and secure a big 241-run win. Beginning with the scalp of Kirk McKenzie, Bashir ran through the Windies middle-order during his brilliant spell.

This five-for helped him overtake the recently retired James Anderson as the youngest-ever England bowler to take a five-wicket haul at home.

This is already the third five-wicket haul for the Somerset bowler in his nascent Test career.

Bashir was understandably pleased with his returns but was also open to improvements in his game. The youngster looked back at this performance in the first innings, where he picked two wickets for 108 runs at an economy of over four, as something that could be worked on.

“Obviously in India, it's different conditions, So you come here and first innings you don't get much time [to adjust]. Just trying to work on consistency. I wasn't too happy with the way I bowled in the first innings. So it was nice to cash in there,” Bashir was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo.

Bashir attributed his expensive economy in the first innings to his quest for wickets but added that it was an area that he’d address in his pursuit to improve.

“[I am] always harsh, always looking for ways to improve and I think that's one thing that won't change. I was leaking boundaries quite frequently, but at the same time, I still was trying to take a wicket and I think there's a lot to work on from that and just gaining more experience will help me.”

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Despite an exceptional start to his career for a side more renowned for its pacers than spinners, Bashir wants to keep his feet grounded.

“It's always a learning curve. I'm just grateful for everything that's been given to me and I've just got to keep working hard. All cricket is tough. I'm still learning, still developing.”

The lanky spinner believes his height was an added advantage in England, where the surfaces provide help to the spinners gradually.

“Bowling spin in England is pretty tough, but also you reap your rewards later on as a Test goes and I'm grateful I'm a 6ft 4in spinner because it's a nice attribute to have.

“The extra bounce helps. We saw it there. If you land the ball in the right areas, a few will bounce and a few will skid on, so the bounce does help.”

Bounce is also an important factor for spinners in Australia, and should he continue his form the tweaker could prove to be an invaluable asset for England’s campaign Down Under in 2025/26. England haven’t won a Test series in Australia since 2010/11.

For Bashir, though it was a matter of staying in the present. “No, it [conversations with management] was nothing like that. I'm just grateful to be in the position I am. I take things step by step and I think religion helps me with that. I'm always going to stay grounded, stay humble.

“I remember back when I started things were quite tough for me and growing up cricket wasn't the easiest thing. So yeah, just trying to enjoy every moment I have in an England shirt.”

England’s final Test against West Indies begins on 26th July in Birmingham.